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Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Mini Hardtop Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Mini Hardtop Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,028

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $4,072

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,599

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $4,338

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008201520152015
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleHardtopHardtopHardtop
TrimSSECooperCooper SJohn Cooper Works
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $17,475 $20,525 $20,700 $24,100 $30,600
Base Invoice $16,381 $19,538 $19,742 $22,212 $27,517
Heated front seats 225   500 500 500
iPod integration 199 199      
Rear spoiler 479 479   250  
Sunroof 1,000        
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500 500
Center armrest(s), front row     250 250 250
Panoramic sunroof     1,000 1,000 1,000
Satellite radio - one year subscription     300 300 300
Synthetic leather seating surfaces         0
Heated front seats 199   460 460 460
iPod integration 176 176      
Rear spoiler 310 310   230  
Sunroof 883        
Metallic paint (extra cost)     460 460 460
Center armrest(s), front row     230 230 230
Panoramic sunroof     920 920 920
Satellite radio - one year subscription     275 275 275
Synthetic leather seating surfaces         0
Options (change) 1,903 678 2,550 2,800 2,550
Options (change) 1,568 486 2,345 2,575 2,345
Destination 650 650 850 850 850
Total Price $20,028 $21,853 $24,100 $27,750 $34,000
Total Invoice $18,599 $20,674 $22,937 $25,637 $30,712

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Mini Hardtop

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,232
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,635
Model Year20082008201520152015
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleHardtopHardtopHardtop
TrimSSECooperCooper SJohn Cooper Works
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine150hp I5150hp I5134hp I3189hp I4228hp I4
TransmissionM5T6M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 4?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17175/65-15195/55-16205/45-17
Total Price$20,028$21,853$24,100$27,750$34,000
Adjustments for Features0-1,250-2,840-3,565-4,265
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,028$20,603$21,260$24,185$29,735
Cost Above Minimum$0$575$0$2,925$8,475
Total Invoice$18,599$20,674$22,937$25,637$30,712
Adjustments for Features0-1,183-2,703-3,294-3,853
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,599$19,491$20,234$22,343$26,859
Cost Above Minimum$0$892$0$2,109$6,625

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Mini Hardtop

Model Year20082008201520152015
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleHardtopHardtopHardtop
TrimSSECooperCooper SJohn Cooper Works
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100   
6-speed manual  $150$150$150
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150  
Tires, run-flat   $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Rear wiper  $175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
Wiper de-icer  $25$25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Bright-finished fuel door   $100$100
Hood scoop   $100$100
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200$200
Sunroof$900$900   
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75$75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125$125
Aux input  $50$50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100
CD player$125$125   
HD radio  $50$50$50
iPod integration$100$100   
MP3-compatible player$50$50   
Satellite radio$200$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250$250
USB port  $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Fog lights   $125 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only    $750
Trip computer  $150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Metal pedals    $75
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching  $50$50$50
Total Value of Features$1,800$3,050$4,640$5,365$6,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,250$2,840$3,565$4,265
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,183-2,703-3,294-3,853

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Mini Hardtop

Model Year20082015
ModelNew BeetleHardtop
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Wheelbase98.7 in98.2 in
Length161.1 in151.1 in
Width67.9 in68.0 in
Height59.0 in55.7 in
Curb Weight2,885 lb.2,626 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.10.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.8 in50.6 in
Row 1 Legroom39.4 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.3 in47.8 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in30.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.0 ft38.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
27.2 ft334.0 ft3

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